Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-02

Erwin, Robert knox ana Frank RtaG, WHO
were employed in the general offices OF the
Virginia Midland railway in Washington
have lost their places, ii is supposed OIL ne
court of the proposed removal ni the Offices
to Richmond.
rary employment il; the Virginia Midland
Office in Washington.
The OPERA HoUsE-Camile was pre-
scented last night by the Mcdowell comedy
company before an interested audience.
Miss Reeves. in the title role, proved equal
to the exacting requirements Of the part,
while The acting of MIR. Bell, as Armand,
was Enthusiastically strong and mpas-
stoned. The DeVarville Of Mr. Mcdowell
YVES also notably effective. The other char
acters were acceptably taken by members OF
the troupe. The engagement Of this excel
lent company will close tonight, when
Gi!berls sparkling comedy Engaged" in
the rendition Of which they are said to ex-
Gel, will be given.
GROUND Hoo DAY.-To.day is Candle
mas Day, ON which day, it is believed by
many the ground hog comes from his hiding
his shadow, ne will go below and take an
~,
! if the day is cloudy, and he does not get
glimpse of himself reflected on the ground,
he will stay above ground, and the winter
may be considered rs being over. As no
shadows were seen to day it is to be hoped
that the ground hog may be true weather
| prophet and that the winter may be really
over
THE PARADE-The committee appointed
| 4 to oil uh-or inf
the military and fremen's parade, in this
city. on the 22d inst, met last night at Mr.. G.
A. Appich's and organized. The committee
consists of Messrs. Il. T. Lucas, John Don
nelly, L. Brill, jr., and G. A. Appich. This
morning they started on their rounds, and
from the contributions they received the
success Of the parade is assured. They will
call on the citizens generally and hope they
will respond literally.
ADJOURNED SINE DIE.-Pursuant to ad-
| journment, the stock holders Of the Virginia
Midland Railroad Company met at the Of
ice OF the company in this city at noon TO-
| day, when on motion of Gen. w. u. Payne,
| Col. john W. Burke was chosen to preside
and Mr.. Jonas Fisher elected secretary. 1t
appearing that more than q majority of the
stock WAS represented in person and by
proxy, but no business being presented, on
motion Of Gen. Payne the meeting adj ourn-
ed sine die.
POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was cloudy
with rain and sleet about . o'clock. There
were two dodgers and one prisoner at the
station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of the
following cases
young man charged with assaulting
and cutting q companion, was fined $40.
Thcs Wilhurp, arrested by officer TIGER
for being disorderly at the station house, was
fined 81.
JANUARY's WEATHER.-Th mean TEN.
I'eraiure for the month of January was 1922,
which is exactly the same as in 1850. The
highest temperature was G7.2' on the 23d,
and the lowest, y, on the Sd. There were
eleven clear DAYS, fourteen fair days and six
cloudy days Killing frosts occurred on the
18th and 2Sth The prevailing direction of
the wind was South
DEATH OF Henry JANNEY.-Mr. Henry
Janney, the Oldest and last CT the sons of
Mr. Samuel II. Janney, who is now in
Rome, n. y, under treatment for cancer
Gus affection, died yesterday afternoon at his
| fathers residence, on Cameron street, after
years.
DEATH OF DR.. AMOS PAYNE.-A note
| from Orlean, Fauquier county. to this Office,
announces the death at that place last Mon
| day OF DR.. Amos Payne, in his 18th year.
He had practced medicine in that commu-
nifty for number of years and was highly
respected and esteemed.
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